Among Immanuel Kant’s (1724–1804) most influential contributions to philosophy is his development of the transcendental argument. In Kant’s conception‚ an argument of this kind begins with a compelling premise about our thought‚ experience‚ or knowledge‚ and then reasons to a conclusion that is a substantive and unobvious presupposition and necessary condition of this premise. The crucial steps in this reasoning are claims to the effect that a subconclusion or conclusion is a presupposition and necessary
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position on the issue. (thesis) II. Body a. Rebuttal i. Explain an important argument against your position. ii. Refute this argument against your position by offering evidence to support your rebuttal. 1. facts to show proof by induction 2. syllogisms for deduction 3. examples 4. reasons 5. quotes iii. Explain a second argument against your position. iv. Refute it in the same way as above. v. Explain a third argument
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The Method of Scientific Investigation Scientific investigation in my own words is when someone breaks down a problem to find a solution scientifically‚ but there can be more to it than just investigation a problem scientifically. Thomas Huxley explains scientific investigation in more depth in his “The Method of Scientific Investigation” essay‚ what is he trying to say in this passage? It could be many things‚ it could be nothing or it could be something‚ we’re basically trying to find out what
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This essays focuses on Cleanthes’ argument from design in defence for Natural Religion. The Dialogues sets out the definition of Natural Religion. Our inquiry is about religious epistemology: how and whether we can know about God. The central claim is that through observation we can infer God’s existence and nature. Cleanthes argues that through the argument from design we can infer God’s nature (p. 53). Cleanthes’ strongest defences‚ I feel‚ are 1) Philos’ unsustainable scepticism‚ and 2) his "companions
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Rene Descartes: A Great Thinker of the Western World “I think therefore I am” are the words that come to mind as we encounter the subject of Descartes. We see man full of knowledge and ideas ready to expand and break free. His interest in knowledge and the acquisition of truth itself brought him to doubt all around him‚ including God and his very own existence. He is even considered to be the Father of Modern philosophy because he guided the thinkers of his time to deviate from the Scholastic-Aristotelian
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Edwards wanted to get across to his audience the idea that they were all in danger of being thrown into an unending hell at any point in their lives. However‚ he could not have simply claimed that most people in the congregation would go to hell because that would have been neither convincing nor effective. Even back then when most of the colonists believed in a God and believed in an eternal hell‚ many would have ignored Jonathan Edwards had that been his approach. Instead‚ Edwards broke down the
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In The Great Influenza Barry contrasts certainty and uncertainty so that there is an understanding that scientific research is in fact a pioneering effort through effective abstract language‚ romanticized syllogism‚ and strong metaphors. Firstly‚ the author points out the obvious knowledge of uncertainty and certainty where “certainty creates strength” while “uncertainty creates weakness by using antithesis. That’s general knowledge that most people - myself included- involved scientist as well
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Chapter 1 Philosophy means philein: love and sophia: wisdom‚ the love or pursuit of wisdom Philosophy beings with wonder‚ a search for the answer to a greater question Philosophy is a dynamic process‚ the dynamic nature of philosophical thinking‚ a process that is dialectical in the sense that ideas are continually analyzed in terms of their opposites‚ with the ultimate goal of creating a more enlightened synthesis The ultimate aim of philosophy is the goals is 1. the complete liberty of the
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A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and by John Stuart Mill 1 A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and by John Stuart Mill The Project Gutenberg EBook of A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive‚ by John Stuart Mill This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it‚ give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.net Title: A System of Logic: Ratiocinative
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Piper‚ john. Don’t waste Your Life. Wheaton‚ Illinois: Cross Way Books:2003‚ Pgs 191. Since 1980‚ John Piper has been the pastor for preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church in the heart of Minneapolis. Purpose of this Book and Summary The main purpose for which John Piper wrote this book was to help Christians and non Christians to not waste their lives (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). John Piper wants all people to know the purpose for which they were created and to live for it
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